Proclamation 08-08

Whereas, women, men, and children continue to survive violence in their own homes; and

Whereas, Franklin County has one of the highest per capita incidences of reported domestic violence cases in Kansas; and

Whereas, the problems of domestic violence are not confined to any group or groups of people, but cross all economic, racial and social barriers; and

Whereas, domestic violence can result in emotional damage, physical harm and/or death to members of families; and

Whereas, Franklin County, Kansas, complies with SB-356 that requires all law enforcement agencies in Kansas to adopt written policies regarding domestic violence calls; and

Whereas, during October 2008, Women’s Transitional Care Services and other concerned agencies and groups in Franklin County sponsor and promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month to focus community-wide attention on battered women, men and their children and to promote support of shelters and community programs that serve them;

Now therefore, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims October 2008

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

in Franklin County, Kansas, and urges all its citizens to actively support and participate in ongoing programs designed to reduce and eventually eliminate domestic violence as a societal problem.

/s/ Karen S Farrell                                           

Karen S. Farrell

Chairperson